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Cardinals Extend Michael Wilson With $75M Deal

9/7/2026

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  • The Arizona Cardinals gave wide receiver Michael Wilson a three-year, $75 million extension.
  • The deal pays Wilson $25 million per year, ranking him among the NFL’s highest-paid receivers.
  • Wilson posted a 2025 breakout with 78 catches, 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns.
  • It was the Cardinals’ first 1,000-yard receiving season since DeAndre Hopkins in 2020.
  • Hall of Famer Michael Irvin said Wilson’s $25 million salary would command $40-$60 million in today’s market.